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- G.F.L. Limited
G.F.L. Limited
- Company number
- 02400414
- Incorporated
- 3 Jul 198937 years trading
- Registered office
- 112/114 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancs, FY3 9XH
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
G.F.L. Limited is a 37-year-old private limited company registered in Blackpool, company number 02400414, one of 67 motor trade companies in Blackpool. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 May 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 August 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 August 2027.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
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Finances
From each year's balance sheet filed at Companies House. Small companies do not have to publish turnover or profit, so these are balance sheet figures.
- Net assets up £30K (+9.5%) on the year before, to £347K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 6 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £345K against £158K owed within a year: 2.2 times cover.
- 3 employees on average, down from 4 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 7 years, 2019 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £347K | £345K | £158K | 3 | |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £317K | £357K | £195K | 4 | |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £293K | £494K | £313K | 2 | |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £277K | £498K | £327K | 2 | |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £278K | £500K | £320K | 3 | |
| 31 Aug 2020 | £242K | £459K | £354K | 2 | |
| 31 Aug 2019 | £234K | £371K | £22K | 2 |
Who runs and owns G.F.L. Limited
From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.
Officers (2)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| B*** C*** | Director | Dec 2013 |
| A*** C*** | Director | Oct 2020 |
3 former officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| J*** C*** | Secretary | Jun 2014 | |
| F*** C*** | Director | Nov 2020 | |
| J*** C*** | Director | Jun 2014 |
People with significant control (2)
Charges (secured borrowing)
1 of 9 registered charges are outstanding. A charge is security a lender takes over a company's assets, typically for a loan, mortgage or asset finance.
| Lender | Status | Registered |
|---|---|---|
| Handelsbanken PLC | Outstanding | May 2019 |
| National Westminster Bank PLC | Satisfied Mar 2019 | Jan 2007 |
| National Westminster Bank PLC | Satisfied Mar 2019 | Jan 2007 |
| Furness Building Society | Satisfied Nov 2006 | Jul 2003 |
| Yorkshire Bank PLC | Satisfied Nov 2003 | Jul 1994 |
| Yorkshire Bank PLC | Satisfied Oct 2002 | Feb 1994 |
| Barclays Bank PLC | Satisfied Apr 1994 | Aug 1989 |
| Nationwide Anglia Building Society | Satisfied Nov 2003 | Jul 1989 |
| Nationwide Anglia Building Society | Satisfied Nov 2003 | Jul 1989 |
Where G.F.L. Limited is registered
The registered office is in Blackpool (FY3), in the Blackpool local authority area, North West. Show FY3 9XH on a map.
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Also registered at this address
20 other companies use the same registered office as G.F.L. Limited.
- Applied (UK) LtdPlumbers and heating engineers
- Autologic Vans LtdMotor traders
- Bespoke Build North West LtdProperty developers
- Blackpool Roofing and Property Maintenance LtdRoofers
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- Clarke and Johnston Motor Engineers LtdMechanics and garages
- Faarup Associates LtdElectricians
- J W Installations LtdJoiners and carpenters
- K. J. Norris Electrical LimitedElectricians
- Mahoney Contracts LtdBuilders
- Minitechnique LtdMotor traders
- Minitechnique Workshop LtdMechanics and garages
- Motaspares LtdMotor traders
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- Norwood House Developments LtdProperty developers
- Paul Seed LtdPlumbers and heating engineers
- Skelmersdale Car & Commercial LtdMechanics and garages
- Steve Hawley Plastering LtdPlasterers
- Trevor Skitterall LtdJoiners and carpenters
What happens if G.F.L. Limited files late
Companies House charges an automatic penalty the day after the deadline, and it rises the longer the accounts are late. These are the dates for this company's accounts due on 31 May 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jun 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jul 2027 to 31 Aug 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Sep 2027 to 30 Nov 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Dec 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Sep 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Nov 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 29 Feb 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Aug 2028 | another 10% of any unpaid tax |
For returns filed on or after 1 April 2026. Late three times in a row and the £200 penalties become £1,000 each.
Company details
As held on the Companies House register.
- Company number
- 02400414
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 3 July 1989 (37 years ago)
- Registered office
- 112/114 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancs, FY3 9XH
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
- Year end
- 31 August (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 August 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 12 November 2025
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 9 registered
Filing notes for motor trade companies
Motor trade companies hold vehicle stock, and how that stock is valued at the year end moves the profit directly. Some use the VAT margin scheme.
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Other active motor trade companies registered in Blackpool.
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- J Sheridan Caravans Ltd2026
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Frequently asked questions
When are G.F.L. Limited's accounts due?
G.F.L. Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 May 2027 (in 230 days), covering the period to 31 August 2026.
When is G.F.L. Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 August 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 August 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 June 2027.
Is G.F.L. Limited still trading?
G.F.L. Limited is listed as active on the Companies House register as of 1 Oct 2026. Active means it has not been dissolved or entered insolvency; it does not show whether it is currently taking on work.
What does G.F.L. Limited do?
G.F.L. Limited is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is G.F.L. Limited?
G.F.L. Limited was incorporated on 3 July 1989, 37 years ago.
Who runs G.F.L. Limited?
G.F.L. Limited has 2 active directors, the longest-serving appointed in Dec 2013. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.
Who owns G.F.L. Limited?
2 people or companies have significant control of G.F.L. Limited: an individual (owns 25% to 50% of the shares); an individual (owns 25% to 50% of the shares).
What is the penalty if G.F.L. Limited files its accounts late?
Companies House charges £150 if the accounts are up to 1 month late, £375 up to 3 months, £750 up to 6 months and £1,500 after that, doubled if the previous year's accounts were also late. HMRC charges £200 for a CT600 filed a day late and another £200 at 3 months.
Official records
View G.F.L. Limited on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026). Deadlines are worked out from the register and assume a standard accounting period; a change of year end or a short period moves them. This page is general information, not tax or accountancy advice.